Brazil players arrive in Singapore for Japan and Lions friendlies
Carlo Ancelotti has selected 15 players aged under 23 for the 25-man squad as he prepares for the 2028 Copa America and 2030 World Cup.
Five members of Brazil’s 25-man squad reached Singapore on Nov 8 as preparations began for two international friendlies at the National Stadium. Brazil will face Japan on Nov 14, followed by Singapore’s Lions three days later.
The first arrivals came from Dubai, landing at Changi Airport at about 1.30pm. They were Gabriel Bontempo of Santos, Athletico Paranaense’s Arthur Dias, Andre Luiz of Corinthians, Cruzeiro’s Jonathan Jesus and Pedro Morisco of Coritiba.
The players passed through Terminal 1 and were escorted towards their coach, stopping to pose for photographs with two supporters. Gabriel Magalhaes and Bruno Guimaraes were expected to join the squad later that day after flying from London.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti’s selections for the Mizuho Blue Challenge – The Kallang Football Series Singapore also include Vinicius Jr, Raphinha, Estevao and Endrick. With the 2028 Copa America and 2030 World Cup in view, he has named 15 players younger than 23.
The meeting with Japan will revisit the teams’ World Cup encounter in the round of 32.
